General Catalyst

General Catalyst Group Management, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in North America and Europe. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth equity investments, focusing on a wide range of technology sectors, including advanced materials, clean energy, disruptive technology, healthcare IT, and consumer services, among others. General Catalyst typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.25 million in seed-stage companies and between $10 million and $50 million in growth equity, seeking profitable firms with substantial revenue and EBITDA. Their approach emphasizes mentorship and collaboration, fostering strong relationships with entrepreneurs who share their vision and values. They have managed eight venture capital funds, accumulating around $3.75 billion in capital commitments, reflecting their commitment to supporting innovative companies throughout their growth journey.

Adrian Abeijon

Investor

Mark Allen

CFO

Juliet Bailin

Principal

Brian Bedol

Managing Director

Marc Bhargava

Managing Director

Chris Bischoff

Managing Director

Larry Bohn

Managing Director

Kristen Camarota

Investor

Kenneth Chenault

Chairman and Managing Director

Quentin Clark

Managing Director

Mark Crane

Partner, Investment Team

Joel Cutler

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Christopher Davis

Partner, Investments

Kyle Doherty

Managing Director, Investments

Bill Fitzgerald

Co-Founder and Special Advisors

Molly Blaauw Gillis

Partner and Chief of Staff

Jeremy Goldstein

Partner

Julia Goodman

Investor

Drew Gordon

Investor

Steve Herrod

Managing Director

Tony Ho

Investor

Diana Hong

Investor

Mina Hsiang

Associate

Paula Hübner

Partner

Nmachi Jidenma

Partner

Christopher Kauffman

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Zak Kukoff

Principal

Bill Kung

Principal

Paul Kwan

Managing Director

Alexandre Momeni

Executive, Investments and Partner

Deep Nishar

Managing Director

Dipchand ("Deep") Nishar

Managing Director

Reva Nohria

Principal

Trevor Oelschig

Managing Director

Pranay Orugunta

Healthcare Investor

Mo Punjwani

Associate, Investments

Candace Richardson

Principal

Max Rimpel

Partner

Paul Sagan

Investor

Pranav Singhvi

Managing Director

Vedant Suri

Investor

Alex Tran

Managing Director

Catherine Tu

Partner

Elena Viboch

Partner

Andrea Wang

Principal, Early Stage Investment

Vincent Zhu

Investor

Past deals in Education

Elevate K-12

Series C in 2022
Elevate K-12 is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for both teachers and students through its innovative remote learning platform. The company aims to provide high-quality teaching that transcends geographical barriers, ensuring that all students have access to quality instruction regardless of their location. Utilizing proprietary live stream technology, Elevate K-12 delivers real-time classes into physical classrooms, allowing students to receive guidance and support from educators while learning from home. The organization is particularly focused on creating value and opportunities for children and women, fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Multiverse

Series D in 2022
Multiverse offers apprenticeship opportunities tailored for non-graduate individuals, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional university education. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company focuses on providing career-oriented apprenticeships that empower young people to take charge of their professional journeys. By facilitating access to high-quality training and resources, Multiverse aims to create a fulfilling career path for its participants, moving away from conventional corporate training methods. The company also incorporates digital tools to help apprentices build their profiles and engage in social networking, enhancing their learning experience and career prospects.

Guild

Series F in 2022
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.

Equip Health

Series B in 2022
Equip is a virtual program helping families recover from eating disorders at home with comprehensive, gold-standard care created by experts in the field and people in recovery. Equip’s five person care teams include dieticians, physicians, therapists, and mentors who deliver wrap-around support to provide families progress and lasting recovery. Kristina Saffran and Erin Parks co-founded the company in San Diego, California in 2019.

Sora Schools

Venture Round in 2021
Sora Schools, Inc. is an online private high school founded in 2018 and based in Smyrna, Georgia. The institution offers a project-based learning curriculum tailored to individual student interests and learning styles. This non-traditional approach enables students to engage in hands-on work, fostering the development of practical skills and a robust portfolio that supports future college applications and career opportunities. In addition to its core educational offerings, Sora Schools provides communication skills training, career mentorship, counseling services, and specialized programs in content writing and graphic design, all aimed at preparing students for academic and professional success.

Multiverse

Series C in 2021
Multiverse offers apprenticeship opportunities tailored for non-graduate individuals, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional university education. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company focuses on providing career-oriented apprenticeships that empower young people to take charge of their professional journeys. By facilitating access to high-quality training and resources, Multiverse aims to create a fulfilling career path for its participants, moving away from conventional corporate training methods. The company also incorporates digital tools to help apprentices build their profiles and engage in social networking, enhancing their learning experience and career prospects.

Guild

Series E in 2021
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.

Multiverse

Series B in 2021
Multiverse offers apprenticeship opportunities tailored for non-graduate individuals, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional university education. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company focuses on providing career-oriented apprenticeships that empower young people to take charge of their professional journeys. By facilitating access to high-quality training and resources, Multiverse aims to create a fulfilling career path for its participants, moving away from conventional corporate training methods. The company also incorporates digital tools to help apprentices build their profiles and engage in social networking, enhancing their learning experience and career prospects.

Hellosaurus

Seed Round in 2020
Hellosaurus is an e-learning platform that offers creative programs, fun activities, and video classes for kids. It offers an interactive video platform for children and specializes in the fields of online portals and the internet.

Guild

Series D in 2019
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.

Summer​

Series A in 2019
Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers across the country. Founded in partnership with Yale University, we’re registered as a public benefit corp (PBC) as part of our commitment to helping all borrowers improve their financial health through smart repayment strategies.

ClassDojo

Series C in 2019
ClassDojo, Inc. is an online school communication platform designed to connect teachers, students, and families, fostering a community that enhances learning and character development. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, ClassDojo enables educators to share classroom experiences through photos, videos, and messages, facilitating real-time communication with parents about their children's progress. The platform allows teachers to create classes, monitor student behavior, and reward achievements, while parents can stay informed and engaged in their child's education. Available in 35 languages and utilized in 180 countries, ClassDojo has become a widely adopted tool in 90% of American school districts. The application is accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, ensuring ease of use for all participants. Over the years, ClassDojo has received several accolades, including recognition as one of the "25 Most Disruptive Companies" by Inc. and inclusion in Forbes' "100 Most Promising Companies."

Edwin

Seed Round in 2018
Edwin Technology Corp., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operated as an education technology company specializing in personalized English language learning. The company utilized natural language processing, machine learning, and speech technology to create adaptive learning plans tailored to individual student needs. In early 2020, Edwin merged with Buddy.ai, forming a new entity that continued to focus on developing a virtual English conversation partner aimed at helping over 500 million children globally achieve fluency in English. The combined efforts led to the enhancement of their mobile app, Buddy, which serves as a voice-based English tutor for children. Edwin's platform offered personalized study plans, integrating adaptive learning with on-demand human instructors to ensure students received comprehensive support. The company garnered significant investment from prominent firms, helping over 800,000 students improve their English skills through its innovative educational solutions.

WayUp

Series B in 2017
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Summer​

Seed Round in 2017
Summer combines innovative technology and policy expertise to serve student loan borrowers across the country. Founded in partnership with Yale University, we’re registered as a public benefit corp (PBC) as part of our commitment to helping all borrowers improve their financial health through smart repayment strategies.

ClassDojo

Series B in 2016
ClassDojo, Inc. is an online school communication platform designed to connect teachers, students, and families, fostering a community that enhances learning and character development. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, ClassDojo enables educators to share classroom experiences through photos, videos, and messages, facilitating real-time communication with parents about their children's progress. The platform allows teachers to create classes, monitor student behavior, and reward achievements, while parents can stay informed and engaged in their child's education. Available in 35 languages and utilized in 180 countries, ClassDojo has become a widely adopted tool in 90% of American school districts. The application is accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, ensuring ease of use for all participants. Over the years, ClassDojo has received several accolades, including recognition as one of the "25 Most Disruptive Companies" by Inc. and inclusion in Forbes' "100 Most Promising Companies."

Outlearn

Seed Round in 2015
Outlearn Inc. operates a cloud-based technical learning content publishing platform to create, share, and deliver custom online learning for professional software developers. Its platform is also used by individual developers and teams to assemble modular learning content from many sources into custom learning paths. Outlearn Inc. was formerly known as Hatchlearn Inc. and changed its name to Outlearn Inc. in February 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

WayUp

Series A in 2015
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Outlearn

Seed Round in 2014
Outlearn Inc. operates a cloud-based technical learning content publishing platform to create, share, and deliver custom online learning for professional software developers. Its platform is also used by individual developers and teams to assemble modular learning content from many sources into custom learning paths. Outlearn Inc. was formerly known as Hatchlearn Inc. and changed its name to Outlearn Inc. in February 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

One Month

Seed Round in 2014
One Month, Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in coding bootcamps aimed at beginners. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a range of courses including Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Ruby, among others. The curriculum is designed to motivate learners from day one, allowing them to build real-world projects while receiving video tutorials and human support. Over 60,000 students have participated in One Month's programs, many of whom have successfully transitioned into tech roles at leading companies such as Google and Facebook. The platform is also endorsed by institutions like Stripe and Columbia University. Additionally, One Month offers specific courses tailored for non-technical professionals, ensuring accessibility for individuals in various fields seeking to enhance their coding skills.

ClassDojo

Series A in 2013
ClassDojo, Inc. is an online school communication platform designed to connect teachers, students, and families, fostering a community that enhances learning and character development. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, ClassDojo enables educators to share classroom experiences through photos, videos, and messages, facilitating real-time communication with parents about their children's progress. The platform allows teachers to create classes, monitor student behavior, and reward achievements, while parents can stay informed and engaged in their child's education. Available in 35 languages and utilized in 180 countries, ClassDojo has become a widely adopted tool in 90% of American school districts. The application is accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, ensuring ease of use for all participants. Over the years, ClassDojo has received several accolades, including recognition as one of the "25 Most Disruptive Companies" by Inc. and inclusion in Forbes' "100 Most Promising Companies."

BetterLesson

Venture Round in 2011
BetterLesson, Inc. is a professional development platform designed for educators, founded by teachers from Atlanta and Boston public schools. Established in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform enables teachers to connect with personal coaches to set professional development goals and create individualized learning plans. BetterLesson offers a searchable database that allows users to find lesson plans, classroom materials, and instructional resources, facilitating the organization and sharing of curricula among educators. By focusing on empowering teachers to quickly learn effective strategies for their students, BetterLesson aims to transform the professional development landscape and enhance teaching skills and student performance.

Upromise

Series A in 2000
Upromise, Inc. is a loyalty program based in Newton, Massachusetts, that helps families save for college by providing education-savings rewards. Established in 2000, the company enables consumers to earn cash-back rewards through eligible purchases at various partners, including grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, and online retailers. Members can then convert these rewards into contributions for their linked 529 Plan education savings accounts, facilitating the payment of college expenses such as tuition and loans. Upromise serves a wide audience, including parents, students, graduates, and their families, making college funding more accessible. As of May 2020, Upromise operates as a subsidiary of Prodege, LLC.

edu.com

Series B in 2000
edu.com is a web-based platform that allows students to find colleges and universities.
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